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We use environmental DNA to monitor how human activities affect life in rivers and streams

  • Written by: Marie Simonin, Research Scientist, Inrae
We use environmental DNA to monitor how human activities affect life in rivers and streamsEnvironmental DNA is a promising tool for tracking species in freshwater ecosystems like Oregon's Elkhorn Creek.Greg Shine, BLM/Flickr, CC BY

Rivers, lakes and wetlands cover just 1% of the Earth’s surface but are home to nearly 10% of all species, including fish, mammals, birds, insects and crustaceans. But these rich, diverse ecosystems...

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